“Urgently bring into operation the crypto asset, gold and real estate trading markets before February 28,” the Government stated in Resolution No. 23/NQ-CP following its regular meeting for January 2026.

Under the resolution, ministers, heads of ministerial-level agencies and chairpersons of provincial and municipal People’s Committees are required to thoroughly review tasks scheduled for February and the first quarter of 2026.

They are instructed to prioritize resources, strengthen direction and ensure effective implementation to create momentum for the months ahead.

The Ministry of Finance and relevant ministries are tasked with swiftly establishing and operating the international financial center in Vietnam in a synchronized and efficient manner, aiming to attract capital from global financial institutions, banks and investment funds.

They are also required to pilot the operation of a crypto asset exchange and urgently activate trading markets for crypto assets, gold and real estate before February 28, ensuring safety, soundness, transparency and openness.

Social housing, infrastructure and energy security in focus

The Prime Minister has assigned ministries and sectors to continue implementing measures to develop the real estate market in a safe, healthy and sustainable direction.

Authorities are urged to maximize the effectiveness of the National Housing Fund and accelerate the construction of social housing, particularly rental units, striving to complete more than 158,000 social housing apartments in 2026.

State-owned economic groups and corporations are tasked with boosting production and business activities from the outset of the year, targeting output or revenue growth of at least 10 percent in 2026.

The Government also calls for faster completion of key national transport projects, including interprovincial and interregional works that enhance national, regional and international connectivity.

Relevant agencies must urgently review and upgrade expressways that were previously built in phased formats, while decisively removing bottlenecks related to site clearance and construction material supply.

The resolution outlines additional tasks such as accelerating industrial and agricultural production, and ensuring national energy and food security.

Authorities are instructed to effectively implement Directive No. 01 of the Prime Minister on guaranteeing sufficient electricity supply for production and daily life during peak periods in 2026 and throughout 2027–2030, with the clear mandate of avoiding power shortages under any circumstances.

They must also scientifically regulate and efficiently operate water reservoirs, use water resources economically and prevent shortages for both residential consumption and electricity generation during the 2026 dry season.

New growth drivers and IUU commitments

The Government calls on ministries, sectors and localities to renew traditional growth drivers while strongly promoting new ones such as science and technology, innovation, digital transformation, the green economy, digital economy, circular economy and sharing economy, alongside continued efforts to attract foreign investment.

Authorities are also instructed to intensify actions against illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing, promptly organizing inspection and examination teams to handle violations, with the determination to remove the European Commission’s “yellow card” warning at the earliest possible time.

In parallel, efforts will be stepped up to develop geographical indications, build product brands, grant planting and farming area codes, and establish strict traceability systems for goods.

Ha An (DN & KD)